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EF53 JUY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,282 mi
Last recorded158,282 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 158,282 miles

Nearside Inner central Sill holed

Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner central Sill holed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,004 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outrigger at front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength wheel arch /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill @ step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill corner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 150,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 150,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,136 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 146,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 134,928 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge strongly suggest replacing soon!!!!

Corrosion to both foot steps (underneath) not within range of suspension or seatbelts.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 134,928 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge strongly suggest replacing soon!!!!

Corrosion to both foot steps (underneath) not within range of suspension or seatbelts.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,380 miles

Nsr tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Osr tyre repaired

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 112,841 miles

offside rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 104,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

PASS AND ADVISE WINDSREEN STICKER ON TOP OF SRCEEN N/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,102 miles

PASS AND ADVISE WINDSREEN STICKER ON TOP OF SRCEEN N/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,223 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 80,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 80,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF53 JUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 JUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF53 JUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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